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"Very polished, well performed and most enjoyable."

"Amazing, astounding, truly fabulous."

"The professionalism, energy and delight in playing together in a very well thought out programme, was evident. As sponsors we regard it as worth every penny - we are still in Seventh Heaven!!"

"Best festival ever attended. Joyful atmosphere."

"The whole festival was simply outstanding and I enjoyed every minute of it! The programmes were so well thought out and the performers' enthusiasm and wonderful playing and singing were SUPERB."

"Imaginative, beautiful, creative and performed to utter perfection."

"Outstanding choice of music - a rich variety. The quality of the performances was amazing - what a treat for little Southwell!"

"So good to have different venues which all seemed so well kept and run."

"It was lovely to hear fresh young voices in the choir. I thought the quality of the performance was exceptionally good from the orchestra to soloists. The dynamics and interpretation of the Creation was excellent."

"Aren't we lucky to have such great venues within easy reach of each other?"

"Friday in the Old Theatre Deli stage area was a very special night. Thanks for arranging this extra concert."

"The Minster is an ideal base for the Festival. Great atmosphere and imaginative use of the space. State Chamber ideal for smaller scale recitals. Old Theatre has an enjoyable intimacy."

"We have been privileged to hear an outstanding quality of music. The musicians, singers and soloists have given great pleasure to those who heard them. The whole weekend has been an opportunity to experience a variety of music performance. The standard has been first class."

“Anyone who doubted that conductor and Artistic Director Marcus Farnsworth could possibly work such magic again must now feel certain that his supremely high standards of music-making are to be the hallmark of the Southwell Music Festival for the foreseeable future."

"The performances were all outstanding. I doubt if you could hear anything any better anywhere. The programmes were varied and interesting."

"A good choice of excellent but unusual music in both concerts attended, and excellent standards of performance by both musicians and singers."

"Old Theatre Deli was absolutely spellbinding, intimate and of international quality. Haydn Creation in the Minster was amazing and of such high quality."

"... a community event of an astoundingly high standard"

"Excellent choice of programmes. It was very good to hear live performances from such talented young musicians. Particularly impressed by the way the Sung Eucharist was not so much a 'performance' as an integral part of the liturgy."

"The eyes of the musical world now need to be directed towards Southwell in August."